Slim Summer Gazpacho Cucumber (Print version)

Chilled blend of fresh vegetables offering vibrant, low-calorie flavors to refresh warm days.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 large ripe tomatoes, cored and roughly chopped
02 - 1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped
03 - 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
04 - 1 small red onion, chopped
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced

→ Liquids and Seasonings

06 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
08 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1 1/2 cups cold water

→ Garnishes

11 - Diced cucumber
12 - Diced tomato
13 - Chopped fresh basil or parsley
14 - Olive oil for drizzling

# Directions:

01 - In a blender or food processor, combine tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Blend until smooth.
02 - Add olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and water. Blend again until well mixed and silky.
03 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
04 - Pour the gazpacho into a large bowl or pitcher. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until very cold.
05 - Stir before serving. Ladle into bowls and garnish with diced vegetables, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like summer in a bowl without making your kitchen feel like an oven.
  • The whole thing comes together in 20 minutes, leaving you more time to enjoy the day instead of standing over a hot stove.
  • At under 100 calories per serving, you can actually feel good about what you're eating while staying completely satisfied.
02 -
  • Don't skip the chilling time—cold soup tastes completely different from room temperature soup, more refreshing and somehow more refined.
  • If you have a fine sieve and patience, straining it after blending gives you a restaurant-quality texture that feels luxurious on the tongue.
03 -
  • Make sure your vegetables are genuinely ripe and flavorful—this is a dish where quality matters because there's nowhere to hide.
  • Chill your serving bowls before ladling if you really want to stretch out how cold the soup stays, especially if you're eating outside.
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